Fellini: Contemporary Perspectives: Federico

Deconstructing femininity in Intervista and La voce della luna

The book was designed to revitalize scholarly discussion on Fellini, which the editors felt had significantly declined in the English-speaking world since the 1970s. It moves away from purely biographical or "commercial" critiques, instead applying modern theoretical "filters" to his filmography. Key Themes & Theoretical Frameworks Federico Fellini: Contemporary Perspectives

Several essays, including those by Marguerite Waller and Áine O'Healy , deconstruct Fellini's representation of femininity and the "male womb," often subverting traditional feminist critiques of his "stereotypical" depictions of women. Deconstructing femininity in Intervista and La voce della